Saturday, January 10, 2009

Rise of Concrete Polishing

By Rick Amorey

Polished Concrete Floors are on the rise. What was once the province of tiled or carpeted floors is slowly being dominated by what usually lay underneath them. And why not? With all the benefits polished concrete floors have over their competition, and what with concrete being the foundation for most homes, it is frankly the best choice available.

When most of us hear the word "concrete", the image that pops up in our mind is usually that of an unfinished construction site. Rarely do we attribute it to the magnificent flooring showcased by more and more businesses lately, and this is perfectly understandable. Compared to it's competitors, Polished Concrete Floors are a relatively new idea, and it will take a while for it to sink in: Concrete is beautiful.

So what exactly is concrete polishing? Well, it's just that. Concrete is polished using the latest innovations, and it is worked into a magnificent finish. It will certainly be an eye-cather with its sleek, glamorous look! If you have a concrete foundation for your home (and you probably do), you can have it polished up with just a little patchwork and possibly an additional layer of concrete. Ask a contractor; anyone with experience can help you out.

There are plenty of benefits one could have from having a polished concrete floor. First among them is its relative cheapness. The money you spend is about similar to that from buying cheap ceramic tiles. But unlike those tiles, polished concrete is as tough as, well, concrete. They use that material heavily in concstruction for a reason.

The key benefit that personally sold me into getting Polished Concrete Floor for my home is this; it's low maintenance. Only the occassional mopping keeps its glamorous shine intact; It need not be waxed unlike many wooden or stone floors. With little care, the polished concrete floor looks really good.

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